The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although ...

Texas Hill Country, where much of the flooding took place this time, is often referred to as “flash flood alley.” It's home to steep terrain and a lack of vegetation that creates a perfect storm for ...

There will be time to sort out whether the tragedy could have been averted, but the devastation is still unfolding, and it is ...

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the ...

Hundreds of dormant volcanoes across the globe—particularly in Antarctica—could become more active thanks to climate change.